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What was the main reason people in the western world wanted a change in government by the 18th century?

• They wanted a stronger monarchy

• They wanted more personal freedom and justice

• They preferred religious rule over government

• They wanted to expand their territories

Why was the execution of Charles I in 1649 important?

•   It marked the beginning of absolute monarchy in England

               

     

•    It led to the rise of Oliver Cromwell’s rule and the end of divine right

•   It restored the power of the Catholic Church in England

• It led to the permanent removal of monarchy in England

What led to the French and Indian War?

•    Disputes over taxation

• England’s claim over western America

• Disagreements over trade policies

• Colonists’ demand for independence

What did the Coercive Acts do?

•    Gave voting rights to colonist

• Closed Boston Harbor and increased British control

• Lowered taxes on imported goods

• Gave colonies more independence

What battle led to the surrender of the British army in 1781?

•     Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

•     Execution of King Louis XVI

•   The Tennis Court Oath

• The storming of the Bastille

• The formation of the Directory

What type of government was established after the Reign of Terror?

• A monarchy

• A democracy

• The Directory

• A military dictatorship

Who was the Sultan of Bengal during Babur's campaign?

• Mahmud Shah

• Nusrat Shah

• Sher Shah

• Isa Khan

Who led the Mughal army that confronted Isa Khan's forces in 1595?

• Raja Mansingh

• Babur

• Akbar

• Humayun

Where was Napoleon when he learned about the troubles of the French Directory?

• England

• Russia

• Egypt

• Austria